The High Performing Dental Team

#170 Fee Schedule Method vs Allowed Amount Method

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Show Notes


🎯 Dentrix Insurance Setup: Fee Schedule vs. Allowed Amount — Which Is Right for Your Practice? In this episode of The High Performing Dental Team podcast, Dentrix expert Dayna Johnson breaks down the two most common methods of insurance setup in Dentrix: ✔️ The Fee Schedule Method ✔️ The Allowed Amount Method 👉 If you’re a front office manager, billing coordinator, or practice owner struggling to understand how these settings affect production reports, patient billing, and insurance estimates, this episode is your go-to resource. Dayna explains the pros and cons of each method, including how your choice impacts Medicaid billing, non-covered services, and accurate reporting. Plus, she shares why consistency is everything when it comes to Dentrix insurance workflows. 📌 Key Takeaways: The difference between Fee Schedule vs. Allowed Amount in Dentrix When to use each method (especially for Medicaid or state-specific rules) Why consistency improves reporting accuracy and team confidence How understanding EOBs and adjustments prevents costly mistakes Where to get hands-on Dentrix training for your team ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Understanding Dentrix Insurance Setup Methods 04:41 – Choosing Between Fee Schedule and Allowed Amount 09:21 – Pros and Cons of Each Method 14:20 – Final Thoughts + Training Resources 💡 Want more help mastering Dentrix? Get expert-led training, templates, and systems inside the Novonee Membership — the only community built for high-performing dental teams. 🔗 Learn more at: https://www.novonee.com Please rate, review and share this episode with your colleagues. Book a call with Dayna: calendly.com/dayna-johnson/discovery-call #DentrixTraining #DentalBilling #DentalFrontDesk #DentalWorkflow #Novonee #DentalInsuranceHelp #DentrixTips #DentalPracticeManagement


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